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Access Point User's Guide
Model AWS-110
Version 1.1

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  • Page 1 Access Point User’s Guide Model AWS-110 Version 1.1...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ....................3 2 CONNECT THE ACCESS POINT TO THE NETWORK ........4 2.1 Install the Hardware...................4 2.2 Configure the Access Point ...............4 3 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION................5 3.1 Install Driver Under Windows 98 ...............5 3.2 Install Driver Under Windows Me ..............6 3.3 Install Driver Under Windows 2000 ............6 4 INSTALL THE CONFIGURATION UTILITIES ..........8 5 USB CONFIGURATION UTILITY ..............9...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 Introduction The I-O Wireless Access Point allows you to create an infrastructure type wireless network (LAN). The wireless Access Point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further extend the wireless network coverage.

  • Page 4: Connect The Access Point To The Network

    Network 2.1 Install the Hardware Connecting the I-O Wireless Access Point to the network is as simple as connecting a hub or switch to another hub or switch. 1. Connect the Ethernet port of the Access Point to a hub or switch.

  • Page 5: Usb Driver Installation

    3 USB Driver Installation The USB Driver is installed on the PC that will be connected to the Access Point via the USB cable. With this type of connection, you will be able to configure the Access Point prior to using it on the Ethernet LAN. 1.

  • Page 6: Install Driver Under Windows Me

    3.2 Install Driver Under Windows Me 4. Windows ME automatically recognizes a new USB Device added. Select Specify the location of the driver. Click the Next button to proceed. 5. At this point, Windows will ask you for new drivers. Make sure that Search for the best driver for your device and Specify a location options are selected.
  • Page 7 11. Proceed to the Install the Configuration Utilities section to install the USB Configuration Utility, and then configure the Access Point using the utility.

  • Page 8: Install The Configuration Utilities

    4 Install the Configuration Utilities The configuration utilities must be installed before the Access Point can be configured. 1. Execute the Setup.exe file found in the Utility sub-directory on the CD- ROM. Click Start | Run and enter “d:\Utility\setup.exe” (d: is your CD-ROM drive).

  • Page 9: Usb Configuration Utility

    5 USB Configuration Utility The USB Configuration Utility is used when the Access Point is connected directly to a PC. 5.1 Access the USB Configuration Utility 1. Using the USB cable, connect the Access Point to computer where the USB driver has been installed.
  • Page 10 1. From within the Access Point Configuration & Firmware Upgrade Utility screen, click the Configure button, then click the Get button. 2. In the left column, click on the Eth_IP_Address identifier. Then click the Modify button. 3. Enter the IP Address, click OK. 4.

  • Page 11: Configuration Utility

    5.3 Configuration Utility There are two different configuration sets that may be stored in the Access Point: the current set that is being used for normal operation, and a default set. The default set can be customized and stored. This allows you to change the current set for testing specific situations and then easily restore the default set.
  • Page 12 • The Eth_IP_Address value is the IP Address of the Access Point. • The Eth_SubMask value is the sub-net mask used for the network. • The Wirel_ESSID (also known as the SSID) is a unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The ESSID must be the same for all points in the network.
  • Page 13 • The Wirel_Rts_Threshold value sets the length threshold. An Access Point uses a RTS/CTS exchange for directed frames only when the length of the MPDU is greater than the length threshold. • The Key1, Key2, Key3 and Key4 values are the keys used for establishing secured communication between the Access Point and the wireless clients.

  • Page 14: Firmware Download

    • Left tells the Access Point to use the Left antenna connection if the Access Point has removable antennas and a high-gain antenna has been installed on the Access Point's left connector. Use this setting for both receive and transmit. •...

  • Page 15: Version Information

    5.5 Version Information The Version Information field shows the release information for the USB Configuration Utility. 5.6 Exit the Utility To exit the USB Configuration Utility, click on the “X” box on the right hand side of the title bar (upper right hand corner of the window).

  • Page 16: Snmp Manager Configuration Utility

    6 SNMP Manager Configuration Utility 6.1 Access the SNMP Manager Configuration Utility 1. Go to the PC where you have installed the configuration utilities. 2. Select the SNMP Manager Configuration Utility option from within the Wireless 802.11b Access Point Utility program group (or group where you installed the configuration tools).

  • Page 17: Setting The Ip Address

    6. If this is the first time you are connecting to the Access Point, the IP Address, sub-net mask, ESSID (the name of the wireless network), the channel, and security settings will need to be configured. Other configuration parameters may also need to be set. You will use options from within the Setup menu to perform these configurations (see below).

  • Page 18: Connect To Access Point

    3. After connecting to the Access Point, the Wireless 802.11b Access Point SNMP Manager screen will show six additional menus: Setup, Commands, Info, Traps, Network, and Window. 4. Proceed with configuring the Access Point using the options in the Setup menu.

  • Page 19: Download Changes

    4. Click the OK button. 5. After connecting to the Access Point, the Wireless 802.11b Access Point SNMP Manager screen will show six additional menus: Setup, Commands, Info, Traps, Network, and Window. 6. Proceed with configuring the Access Point using the options in the Setup menu.

  • Page 20: Setup

    6.4 Setup 6.4.1 Bridge IP Configuration 1. From the Setup tab, select the Bridge item and then the IP Configuration item. 2. The IP Address field must be set to a unique IP Address. 3. The IP Mask field must be set to the same sub-net mask used by the wireless clients in the wireless network.

  • Page 21: Privacy Option

    5. If there are no other changes to be made in any of the menu items, select the Download Changes item from the File menu to send the settings to the Access Point. 6.4.2 Privacy Option Use this option to setup the WEP security keys. Make sure that the key used and values entered into the keys are exactly the same for all wireless devices in the wireless network.

  • Page 22: Wireless Operational Settings

    7. Click OK to save the settings and exit this screen. 8. If there are no other changes to be made in any of the menu items, select the Download Changes item from the File menu to send the settings to the Access Point.
  • Page 23 5. If there are no other changes to be made in any of the menu items, select the Download Changes item from the File menu to send the settings to the Access Point. • The ESSID (also known as the SSID) is a unique name shared among all points in a wireless network.

  • Page 24: Commands

    • The Preamble Type field sets the length of preamble. The Long mode is set to 144 bits. The Short mode is set to 72 bits. • The Basic Rates field is set for the transfer rate for the Access Point. Commands 6.5 Commands 6.5.1 Reset Device...

  • Page 25: Info

    2. Click the Yes button to restore the default configuration of the Access Point. 6.6 Info The Wireless Statistics screen will show you the number of packets transmitted and received for Unicast, Broadcast, and Multicast. The Ethernet Statistics screen will show you the total bytes, total packets, and packet CRC errors for both received and transmitted packets.

  • Page 26: Traps

    6.7 Traps The Traps | View Record screen shows you the traps received from the Access Point. This information is primary informational. 6.8 Network The Network | Associated Stations screen will show the MAC address of the wireless clients that are currently connected to the Access Point.

  • Page 27: Help

    6.9 Help The Help | About SNMP Manager screen shows the release information for the SNMP Manager Configuration Utility.

  • Page 28: Firmware Upgrade Utility

    7 Firmware Upgrade Utility The Firmware Upgrade Utility is used to upgrade the Wireless Access Point’s firmware via the Ethernet link. 1. From the Start menu, select Wireless 802.11 Access Point Utility and then click Firmware Upgrade Utility. 2. Windows will bring you to the TFTP Client v1.1 screen. 3.

  • Page 29: Fcc Compliance Notices

    FCC Compliance Notices Radio Frequency Notice This device complies with part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standard IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3 USB 1.0 Specification Data Rate 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps (Auto-Fallback) Security 64 Bit WEP Data Encryption Frequency Band 2.4 GHz ISM Frequency Band 2400 - 2483.5 MHz (US, Canada) 2400 - 2497 MHz (Japan, ETSI) Wireless Medium Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
  • Page 31 Configuration and Firmware Upgrades LED Indicator Power, Ethernet Link/Activity, RF Link/Activity Output Power 13 dBm – 25 mW Emissions FCC Part 15 Power Supply 5V @ 800mA Operating Temperature 0 to 40° C Storage Temperature -20 to 70° C Operating Humidity 10% to 90% RH...

  • Page 32: Hardware Warranty

    Hardware Warranty I-O Wireless (I-O) warrants the hardware product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year commencing from date of purchase by the original customer, when operated and maintained in accordance with I-O's published specifications. I-O's liability shall be limited, at its option and expense, to refund to buyer the actual amount paid by buyer or to repair or replace any defective or non-conforming product or part thereof, F.O.B.

  • Page 33: Software License Agreement

    If you do not agree with these terms and conditions, do not proceed further and delete any information obtained from this software and return the software to I-O Wireless (I-O). GRANT OF LICENSE. Subject to the terms and restrictions set forth herein, I-O grants to you the right to use one copy of the enclosed software program or subsequent upgrades (SOFTWARE) on a single personal computer system.
  • Page 34 LIMITED WARRANTY. I-O warrants this SOFTWARE for a period of ninety (90) days commencing from the date of purchase by the original end-user that: (i) the SOFTWARE will substantially conform to the applicable user documentation and (ii) that the magnetic media and the user documentation (if any) are free from defects in material and workmanship.

  • Page 35: Product Support And Warranty Administration Policy

    Product Support and Warranty Administration Policy Contact I-O Wireless™ if . . . • You have questions about the installation or operation of your I-O Wireless product, or • You believe your I-O Wireless product may not be working properly.
  • Page 36 Please have your product serial number noted before calling I-O Wireless. Self-help assistance or e-mail inquiries via the I-O Wireless web site are always free. Returning a product If the I-O Wireless Customer Service Representative determines that your product should be replaced under the manufacturers terms of warranty, you will be able to choose from two handling options: •...

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